# naysayer

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ə(ɹ)/

## Definitions
1. One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.

## Etymology
Origin: 1715–1725, from nay + say + -er, equivalent to naysay + -er. First recorded use: 1721.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/naysayer